Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Vikings? Find out how the Vikings built their longships and set sail from their homeland, forging a path across the sea on raiding and… More →

Religious conflicts in Germany brought the earliest groups of German immigrants to North America in the late 1700s. The Germans explores the journey of the German farmers, craftsmen, and even More →

I'm getting ready for a really big test! It's a test on how to be a ghost. Will you help me study? Downloadable Teacher Notes available. More →

Have you ever heard that there are two sides to every story? The term sides actually refers to the characters' perspectives. Perspective is a point of view and is usually different between… More →

When a sugar-free gingerbread boy takes off, everyone tries to catch him. From the dog, to the cat, to the geese in the yard, everyone thinks they want a bite. That is . . . until they… More →

Poor Georgina has lost her glow! Without it, she's not a proper glowworm. So she sets off on a brave journey to find it again... Fantastic facts about light and dark. Make your own glittery… More →

This intriguing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China. Temperatures can get very cold and frost and snow are not unusual. Readers will… More →

Nate makes a wish. He wants his mom to turn into a goldfish so she can't make him do things he doesn't want to do…like eat vegetables. But when Nate's wish comes true, he discovers that… More →

In search of large fortunes, thousands of prospectors braved arduous treks west and north by sea and by wagon train to California and the Klondike region. The Gold Rush investigates one of… More →

True or false? In October 1871, a cow kicked a lantern over and sparked a fire that would destroy much of the city of Chicago. The cow tale is likely not the true story, but the damage and… More →